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Title: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: big E on October 19, 2005, 09:19:47 AM

Do you really need a Multi-Mineral Vitamin or is it better to take them all individually. Here are mine. Please tell me if i need to add something.

Vitamin shop brands-
ultimateMan- Which i feel might be useless
c-500 complex 2-3 a day
omega-3 fish oil 2400 MIGs a day
calcium 1500/magnesium 750/zinc 45
vitamin e 800 iu a day
chromium picolinate 400 MIGs a day

If i got rid of the multi which says it has everything in it? What other vitamin-minerals should i get. Thanks.

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: JamieX4200 on October 19, 2005, 11:08:05 AM

mens health mag, says that a multi vitamin can help you to lose weight and keep you healthy..

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: loler on October 19, 2005, 11:31:28 AM

opti-men + vit c capsule for the win

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: 250Ben250 on October 19, 2005, 01:48:23 PM

Quote from: JamieX4200 on October 19, 2005, 11:08:05 AM

mens health mag, says that a multi vitamin can help you to lose weight and keep you healthy..

 ::) Men's Health.

At least they're half right. Multi's are more of a longevity thing. If you're diet is balanced enough you can get away without using one, but if you BB/work out consistently then its more of a necessity either way.

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: bald on October 19, 2005, 01:57:45 PM

yes, multivitamins are very important.

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: Ledd on October 20, 2005, 08:00:44 AM

I didnt use a multi for the longest time and then when I started lifting regularly I started taking GNC Mega Men.  I switched to Animal Pak eventually but I havent had the extra cash to buy a multi for the past month so I have been without.  I have noticed quite a difference in my lifting experience as far as muscle pump and training to failure without a multi.  I get less of a pump and failure seems to come sooner, for me a good multi is essential.  I would recommend Animal Pak to everyone.

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: loler on October 20, 2005, 08:17:49 AM

animal pak for the overpriced vitamins!

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: Mara_Sedai on October 22, 2005, 11:33:36 AM

Quote from: big E on October 19, 2005, 09:19:47 AM

Do you really need a Multi-Mineral Vitamin or is it better to take them all individually. Here are mine. Please tell me if i need to add something.

Vitamin shop brands-
ultimateMan- Which i feel might be useless
c-500 complex 2-3 a day
omega-3 fish oil 2400 MIGs a day
calcium 1500/magnesium 750/zinc 45
vitamin e 800 iu a day
chromium picolinate 400 MIGs a day

If i got rid of the multi which says it has everything in it? What other vitamin-minerals should i get. Thanks.

Dump the VS multi and get the GNC Mega Man or Ultra Mega Gold (without iron).  I think you'll see a huge difference in your strength and endurance. :-*

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: Hedgehog on October 22, 2005, 11:48:05 AM

I don't use multivitamins.

Instead, I try to make sure to eat balanced. I get a blood test taken twice a year to make sure primarily the iron intake is high enough.

I used to take C vitamins, but nowadays I prefer eating fruits that are rich in C vitamins instead.

If anything, make sure that your multivitamins are LOW dosed. Particulary when it comes to fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K).

YIP
Zack

Title: Re: Do you really need a Multi-Mineral vitamin Or?
Post by: Havenbull on October 22, 2005, 07:48:18 PM

Quote from: Hedgehog on October 22, 2005, 11:48:05 AM

If anything, make sure that your multivitamins are LOW dosed. Particulary when it comes to fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K).

Care to explain why. (What kind a A, how much E, what about D with Calcium?)